Table 1. Mean percentages of explants with scalps (ES) and number of scalps per cm2 (NS) of mass of multiple meristems obtained from shoot apexes of CIEN-BTA-03, under various culture conditions and in diverse BA or IAA concentrations.


Treatment

Conditions

BA/IAA (mg L-1)

ES (%)

NS

TI25

Temporary immersion (4 months) + solid (2 months)

25 / 0.217

38.8a

46a

TI22

Temporary immersion (4 months) + solid (2 months)

22.7 / 0.192

27.5c

28c

ME25

Solid medium (16 months)

25 / 0.217

33.7b

33b

ME22

Solid medium (16 months)

22.7 / 0.192

21.3d

16d

For each variable, means followed by different small letters indicate statistically significant differences (P < 0.05).


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